by Ansherina M. | Aug 25, 2020 | Wealth and Estates
Unclaimed Money Texas Free A significant number of people in Texas do not know that there is unclaimed property in their name. What normally happens is that if unclaimed property remains unclaimed for more than three years, an entity is supposed to remit that property...
by Ansherina M. | Aug 24, 2020 | Estate Planning
Ladybird Deed Texas You can use a Ladybird Deed or enhanced life estate deed to transfer a remainder interest to beneficiaries without the necessity of probate. What makes it different from other deeds is that the property owner retains the right to occupy and use the...
by Ansherina M. | Aug 20, 2020 | Wealth and Estates
Revocable Transfer On Death Deed Texas Texas has a law called a revocable transfer on death deed or a beneficiary deed, which names a particular beneficiary who automatically receives ownership of real property after the original owner dies. The beneficiary is named...
by Ansherina M. | Aug 18, 2020 | Wills
Texas Statutory Pet Trust Many people think about the kind of life their loving pets will have when they as pet owners get incapacitated or die. What usually happens when there is no plan for the pet is that the pet ends up in a shelter or gets adopted by a family...
by Pamela Hailey-Petty | Apr 6, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills
Getting Your Will Done Remotely As the COVID-19 crisis has unfolded, we’ve had a number of concerned folks contact our office who are eager to get their Wills drafted. Their only hesitation is that they don’t want to put themselves or their loved ones at risk...
by Pamela Hailey-Petty | Dec 9, 2019 | Estate Planning
DIY legal websites, like Legal Zoom and Rocket Lawyer, are attractive to consumers for two major reasons: they’re low-priced and convenient. These perceptions, although perhaps true in the near-term, often come at a serious cost to customers later on. As a quick...
by Pamela Hailey-Petty | Jan 3, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills
2019 is officially upon us. If you’re like most people, the beginning of a new year is a time to contemplate what changes might make your life more simple, manageable, or easy to enjoy. For many, these changes include traditional goals, such as improving diet or...
by Pamela Hailey-Petty | Dec 20, 2018 | Estate Planning
With the holiday season approaching quickly, your mind is likely becoming more and more occupied by the pesky thought “What gifts should I buy for my loved ones?” Indeed, this question is never easy to answer. But, here’s a unique gift idea that you may have never...
by Pamela Hailey-Petty | Dec 12, 2018 | Retirement Assets, Wills
What Is a Medical Power of Attorney? A Medical Power of Attorney is a legal document that transfers your authority to make medical decisions to another person in the event of your incapacitation. A Directive to Physicians can be used to bind medical professionals and...
by Pamela Hailey-Petty | Jan 23, 2018 | Estate Planning
Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? If so, have you kept it so far? Really? According to the Huffington Post, only 8% of folks actually keep their New Year’s resolutions, so if you’ve already slipped, you’re not alone. There are several reasons why people...
